Wesleyism is a term used to describe the teachings and practices of John Wesley and the Methodist movement he founded. Synonyms for Wesleyism might include Methodist theology, Wesleyan doctrine, or the Wesleyan tradition. Other terms that could be used to describe this religious movement might include Arminianism (which emphasizes free will in opposition to Calvinism), Pietism (which emphasizes personal holiness) or Evangelicalism (a broad movement within Christianity that emphasizes the importance of evangelism). Finally, some might refer simply to the Methodist Church or the Wesleyan Church as synonyms for Wesleyism, since these institutions were founded based on the teachings of John Wesley.